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The Hidden Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse Xanax is a powerful benzodiazepine that is often prescribed to treat sleeplessness, panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and similar problems. Despite its therapeutic benefits, its high potential for addiction and abuse makes Xanax a cause for serious concern. In 2021, roughly 14% of opioid overdose deaths also … Read more

Fentanyl Exposure and Overdose Symptoms The opioid crisis in the United States is well-known. Fentanyl, a synthetic form of this class of drugs, is one of the deadliest. At around 50 times stronger than heroin, it accounts for a significant amount of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses. Whether intentional or unintentional, fentanyl exposure can result … Read more

All About Percocet Percocet is the brand name of a narcotic combination analgesic legally available only by prescription. Especially over the past few years, counterfeit products resembling Percocet and its generic equivalents have been sold on the black market. These products often contain the far more powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, disguised as pills illegally pressed … Read more

The Time Frame of a 12-Step Program Several factors play a role in how long it takes to complete a 12-step program if you are suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Not every person or situation is the same, and in mild cases, it can take up to 90 days. For severe cases, it can … Read more

Embracing Recovery: Understanding the 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous Alcohol addiction is a complex challenge that affects individuals from all walks of life. It can lead to significant personal, social, and legal problems, impacting not only the individuals struggling with addiction but also their families and communities. Among the various support systems available, Alcoholics Anonymous … Read more

Does Heroin Use Cause Diabetes? Heroin does not cause diabetes. What heroin does do, however, is create what’s known as hyperinsulinemia. This is a state where there is too much insulin in the blood even without glucose intolerance. According to the Mayo Clinic, the treatment is simply to treat the problem that’s causing the hyperinsulinemia. … Read more

How Does Heroin Use and Addiction Affect the Brain? Heroin, also known as diamorphine or diacetylmorphine, is an opioid substance made from the opium poppy. This substance harms the brain and the body and has been labeled an illegal or controlled substance in several countries worldwide. Heroin is an addictive substance that can lead to … Read more

Mixing Opioids With Gabapentin Opioid abuse is a major problem in the United States. Out of every 550 people who use opioids on a chronic basis, one of them passes away within 2.5 years of receiving the first opioid prescription. Many of these deaths come as a result of mixing opioids with other medications. One … Read more

How Do Painkillers Pinpoint Pain? From mild over-the-counter analgesics to the powerful drugs administered during surgical procedures, all painkillers have a few things in common. They work by blocking the neural pathways that cause pain, but have you ever wondered why they only seem to work on the affected area? Why doesn’t your entire body … Read more

Understanding the Dangers of Opioids While Pregnant Opioid abuse is destructive to anyone, but it can have devastating effects on a fetus during pregnancy. An expectant mother who currently takes prescription or non-prescription opioids may be unaware of how these drugs can impact her unborn child; learning the effects, risks, and importance of getting treatment … Read more